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Maryland vs Massachusetts for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$150
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$180
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Massachusetts
Total Fees $50 $150
Application Fee $50 $150
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $180
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $180 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $180
vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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